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    "Houston we have a problem" This just got very real

    jadelpn replied to Esme12's topic in Disaster Preparation

    Practice donning and doffing. It is so important. Know where the PPE equipment is and how to use it. A once every year inservice on Haz Mat suits and dusty masks that have been sitting in cabinets...
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    Saw an angry clinical instructor...

    jadelpn replied to Bortaz's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I would most definitely see about speaking with the school regarding this. If they believe that their clinical site is as risk, then I would not be surprised if they acted pretty quickly to fix this....
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    Do you go to work with vomiting/diarrhea?

    jadelpn replied to designer-mommy's topic in General Nursing

    We have a lot of policy regarding when we should call out. Should you follow said policy, it becomes an "issue" to talk about at one's yearly performance review (you only have xx amount of sick time...
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    Miss Manners for Nurses

    jadelpn replied to Emergent's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    In acute care, in some facilities, they have scripts of how to and what to communicate to patients so that they are "delighted" with the care they receive as opposed to the alternatives. It is a...
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    First death....

    jadelpn replied to clh8987's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    At 88, to have a nice nap, a couple of yummy munchies, to have a few laughs, a little chat and for all intents and purposes slip peacefully away seems like a not too bad grand finale. Beats many of...
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    Miss Manners for Nurses

    jadelpn replied to Emergent's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    If people are doing all of their communication by texting and the computer, no wonder there's little left in the manner's department now. If they are playing most of their games behind a computer or...
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    COBs...what do you think about the handling of the Ebola outbreak

    jadelpn replied to richardgecko's topic in Disaster Preparation

    It is very frightening. When HIV/AIDS came into the world's consciousness, it was anything from a "curse on the gay sinners" to "and those who have blood transfusions too" as it was at first very...
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    Is it appropriate to ask this in an interview?

    jadelpn replied to Suckitupbuttercup's topic in General Nursing

    If you feel that by asking the questions regarding staff ratio, turnover, ancillary staff, whatever can help you get a sense of the overall culture of the unit the answers you get are defensive in...
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    Senior LPN - how do I handle this problem?

    jadelpn replied to nurseu2's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    That is horrible. I would also start looking elsewhere. And ageism is real. Here's a thought. Do you have any benefits at this job? Any retirement funds? You may want to start thinking about an...
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    Rough night, but I survived, apparently.

    jadelpn replied to ixchel's topic in General Nursing

    Be proud of your critical thinking skills. Sounds spot on. You may have to do your own vitals and FBS, maybe incorporate into your hourly rounds. Do not internalize what your coworkers say. Stay...
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    What is the politically correct term for "nurse"?

    jadelpn replied to DanielCA's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    The reason that "boys and girls" can not be called that anymore, in the sense of a classroom setting, is due largely to parents who are choosing to raise their children gender neutral. It is the...
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    Admin nurse returns to bedside and.....

    jadelpn replied to duskyjewel's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    HAHHAHAHA!! Why good MORNING! And WELCOME to work!!!! Middle management is just not a great gig, in my opinion. Illusion of being in charge, however, it is upper management that has a final say. I...
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    Can a Patient Threaten a Nurse?

    jadelpn replied to TheAverageMan's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Always have your own malpractice insurance. Make sure you document to the letter. Should anyone threaten you and your license or "getting you fired", go up your chain of command immediately. Use...
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    October 2014 Caption Contest: Win $100!

    jadelpn replied to Joe V's topic in News, Announcements

    Oomp, there it
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    Don't be Judgmental!

    jadelpn replied to Emergent's topic in General Nursing

    We can quote the Bible in all sorts of ways, however, it is eye opening that people who stand on a "what would Jesus do" platform pick and choose certain sections to follow to the letter, and others,...
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    My love/hate relationship with nursing.

    jadelpn replied to rpsychnurse's topic in General Nursing

    New, fresh ideas are always a good thing. It is wonderful that you found your niche. Psych is a whole different ball of wax....but when you think about it, not really. You have learned to...
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    Precepting with no itinerary?

    jadelpn replied to Nola009's topic in General Nursing

    You should have a checklist to go by. On it has all of the things you need to do as far as skills. What the expectations are that you know and are competent in. If it was not part of your HR...
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    "She'll put your butt in a nursing home."

    jadelpn replied to nurse42long's topic in General Nursing

    "yes, sweetheart, and if you are good, your Mommy is going to take you out for ice cream after this!!" "Yes, Mary, your daughter thinks you have Alzheimers. No, I am not sure that it will get you out...
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    when is it okay to combat rudeness w/ rudeness?

    jadelpn replied to OnlinePersona's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    OP, here's a thought--I get that it gives you satisfaction and you feel like respect if you say "do we have problems" or some other phrase in response to other's inappropriate communication. But that...
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    Help! EBP on not inflating foley balloon prior to insertion

    jadelpn replied to highlandlass1592's topic in General Nursing

    Most facilities are latex free. And a silicone balloon is different, I think than a latex one. So it inflates/deflates differently. I do find it amusing that the manufacturers are hip on the EBP...
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    Nurses responsibility

    jadelpn replied to trinay30's topic in General Nursing

    Depending on the level of renal insufficiency (which if diabetes was uncontrolled for any length of time, this can be a large contributor) I certainly have seen that be a huge factor in AMS. The Lasix...
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    HIPAA

    jadelpn replied to BHNative's topic in HIPAA Challenges

    And if spoken to, I would throw the question back "If a new nurse is requiring questions to be answered regarding her patients, and/or I am responsible for all 8 patients when others are on break, is...
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    Am I being bullied? Or is this normal?

    jadelpn replied to baymar67's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Ok, so the heparin drip--what did the orders say? If it were to be stopped, stop it, which you did. Then perhaps labs need to be done to re-start or not? Anyways, this is when I would say to charge...
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    Am I being bullied? Or is this normal?

    jadelpn replied to baymar67's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I would say, OP, to stop apologizing and/or offering to do things that the nurse coming on feels they do not want to. "Did you do the am labs" "No, they are due at 0730". And go right on with your...
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    On Negative Feedback

    jadelpn replied to Ruby Vee's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Negative, positive....it is all feedback. It doesn't necessarily need to be labelled. What causes the drama and emotion, in my opinion, is people giving out the feedback who really have no reason...